[79C10]

Originally Posted by t66turbocobra

I'm a conceptual designer that comes up with new concepts.....

I was just stating that these don't look like "new" ideas....

This is a Hotrod forum ,what'd you 'cpect , kudos for designing a toaster?

[t66turbocobra]

Originally Posted by 79C10

I was just stating that these don't look like "new" ideas....

This is a Hotrod forum ,what'd you 'cpect , kudos for designing a toaster?

Thank you for pointing that out. I see u didnt read my last post.

[79C10]

Originally Posted by t66turbocobra

I think there is a reason hot-rods are not made any more or never were made. Hot-rods are custom, not a factory product.

Your youth shows in this statement.
I'll just throw out a couple.
49 Merc. 72 Chevelle. 67 GTO 57 Chevy . Any Corvette.
67 Sport Fury 3 .

67 Mustang Fastback. Mustang GT Cobra 350 or 500. 72 Skylark GS. 68 Camaro convertable. and many many others. anyone else care to add to the list?
The "factory" made some damn good "hotrods".

[powerrodsmike]

Originally Posted by t66turbocobra

I think there is a reason hot-rods are not made any more or never were made. Hot-rods are custom, not a factory product. Thats why "SANDING BLOCKS" are the design of choice now a days. Its not 1950 anymore.

You should study some history. I thought design guys still did that. It isn't 1950 anymore , but the retro thing is making alot of folks very happy.

Actually, what we call "hot rods" started out being factory designs, modified by the owner or his/her favorite custom shop, to suit the individual tastes of the owner. The bodies are many times unchanged from their original configuration, yet are no less "hot rod".

Drawings were and still are made to help folks visualize their car before it gets made in real live metal stuff.

That's why I asked if you drew hot rods.

There are a few guys here who do that for our members, as this is a place for folks to help each other.. My avatar pic was drawn by malc, with suggestions from me, based on my preferences, and it and the others he did for me will help me when it comes time to get r done.

I rather like the individual statements still being made by people who don't like following trends started by guys in offices. I have no problem being a minority in the general, non-hotrodder population though.


Later, mikey

[t66turbocobra]

Yes it does. I'am 24 and I was born in 83. Sorry for my ignorance. I cant change my age. The only thing in my control is to change with the time. I'm done with this topic.... Im the young guy. I know my place; I'll just step back from this subject. Thank you for everyones comments. I appreciated it.

[Rob Keller]

I guess what we all are tying to say is

I will use music as a example well the distribution of thus said music.
sort o a short history lesson

Present time

~I pods
~Walk man C D players
~Walk man cassette player
~8 Track player
~Reel to Reel tape deck
~FM Radio
~Lp & 45 vinyl records
~AM Radio
Play the music yourself or go to where the musicians are.

In order for you to progress you must understand the past.

You can never know everything that happened before your time but you can pick up tid bits here & there from people who where there.
I was born in 1966 I wish I would have been born 10 years or so earlier because those are the cars I like the most .{starting in the 50's}


NOW that being said . . .If I had your talent i would go to our picture gallery & poke around for a while you might get some inspiration there don't just back off because someone pokes a little fun at you.

Poke back!

The difference between the office & the shop is dirt ,greasy dirt .


Its not easy being Fat & greasy

[79C10]

Originally Posted by t66turbocobra

Yes it does. I'am 24 and I was born in 83. Sorry for my ignorance. I cant change my age. The only thing in my control is to change with the time. I'm done with this topic.... Im the young guy. I know my place; I'll just step back from this subject. Thank you for everyones comments. I appreciated it.

Hey , man.... I didn't mean to come off as being critical of your drawing. You got skills. mad skills , no boutadoubit. You could outdraw me , any day - hands down. I was just taking advantage of someone asking my opinion on their 'art' . You have to be prepared for people to not like your stuff. Even the good stuff. Alot of people think Rembrandt was a great artist. I think an inspired 1st grader could do as well , but that's my opinion.
I can do guitar solos that would break the fingers of some of todays more popular players , but not everyone likes my songs.
I am ready to take criticism , though , because I put my art out there to be judged.
With your skills , try re-doing a classic , but with your own 'modern' spin on it... kinda like a cover song. It's been done before , but you do it your own way.
I definitely did come off the wrong way at first , and I apologize.
This site is usually a great place to get advice , just watch what you ask people.... they just might tell ya !
whaddoo I look like - an idiot?
yep.
Later , man

[Rob Keller]

HEY !

YO!

Wadda yoo louk like sumkinda freakin' ideodt OVE HEA!

UNF*EAKIN' BELEIVABLE. YOO Dink I'm Hea for your freaking amuzement?!?!

Whaht I'm Sum Kind of Comeadian fir your laughin' pleasure?

Heh?

HEH?




{im not even going for the spell checker}

[t66turbocobra]

Everything is cool guys. Im not mad by any means. I deal with teachers critiquing my work all day long. I just wanted to stop talking about what design should look like. Everyones taste of what cars should look like is thier own personal taste. So know one is right or wrong. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I guess thats the best way to say it.

[79C10]

Originally Posted by t66turbocobra

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

yup , the be-holder or the beer holder , whichever one suits you best .

[t66turbocobra]

Originally Posted by 79C10

yup , the be-holder or the beer holder , whichever one suits you best .

haha. thats true in so many ways. Its happened to me a couple of times. Its also kind of like the saying. She looks good from far, but far from good

[Chevrolet4x4s]

The new stuff aint really my cup of tea but ,Those are High Quality designs and look a lot better that alot of what is being produced today.
Shane

[powerrodsmike]

My point was to show that you, as a young guy who comes up with concepts, and probably wants to make a living doing so, you will likely be asked to conceptualize things with themes, styling characteristics or that evoke memories of some other time or place.
You may be asked to draw things that you don't like at all, but the level of your performance will be based on how much the guy who commissions your services likes your product.

If you have no knowledge of the old designs and styles, you may find yourself repeating them.

Later, mikey

[boatbob2]

Hi, to the cobra guy,your drawings are very nice,most of us old timers,could stand on a street corner,and name the make and year of every car coming past. not anymore,most are pretty,but not hot rods or custom cars, heck, ive only had a few,48 ford 2dr,48 ford coupe,65 barracuda,59 corvette,1966 king midget,83 toyota pickup,(buick GN engine and trans)another 48 ford coupe,body off custom,383 chev,but,i still cant tell the new cars apart.plus,about another 20 or so,family cars. keep up the good work......

[NEW INTERIORS]

I think you are doing a good job!! I'm more into the hot rod thing,But Keep up the good work, Would love to see you get crazy with some hot rods pics.But keep doing what you like to do.Their is a lot of people that will not like what you do,and their is a lot that will like what you do!!Please yourself,and be happy,And most of all have fun!!!! Keep up the good work!!!